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Diospas D 10 mg/40 mg Drop is used for reducing stomach pain due to spasms, cramps and bloating. It contains Dicyclomine and Dimethicone, which reduces spasms and pain by relaxing the muscles and blocking certain chemical messengers in the brain responsible for causing the sensation of pain. Also, it treats bloating and releases stomach gas more efficiently. Thus, it helps reduce muscle contractions and pain by acting on the intestine's inner lining, allowing gas bubbles to come together, relieving cramps and spasms. It may cause common side effects such as dryness in the mouth, dizziness, weakness, nervousness, sleepiness, and nausea. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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A. Menarini India Pvt Ltd

Consume Type

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About Diospas D 10 mg/40 mg Drop

Diospas D 10 mg/40 mg Drop is an 'antispasmodic' (spasm and cramps reliever) agent, primarily used for reducing stomach pain due to spasms, cramps and bloating. Abdominal spasms are the acute condition in which the abdominal muscles (abs), intestine and stomach contract severely. Stomach spasms can be caused due to muscle strain, dehydration, stomach gas formation, inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, gastritis (stomach inflammation), pregnancy, constipation or other gastrointestinal infection.

Diospas D 10 mg/40 mg Drop is a combination drug containing Dicyclomine and Dimethicone. Dicyclomine is an antispasmodic agent that reduces spasms and pain by relaxing the muscles and blocking certain chemical messengers in the brain responsible for causing the sensation of pain. On the other hand, Dimethicone is an anti-foaming agent that treats bloating and releases stomach gas more efficiently. Together Diospas D 10 mg/40 mg Drop helps reduce muscle contractions and pain by acting on the intestine's inner lining, allowing gas bubbles to come together, relieving cramps and spasms.

Diospas D 10 mg/40 mg Drop should only be if your doctor has prescribed you. It can be taken with or without food but at a fixed time for the best results. The course of Diospas D 10 mg/40 mg Drop course should be completed as your doctor prescribes for better results. Some common side effects of Diospas D 10 mg/40 mg Drop are dryness in the mouth, dizziness, weakness, nervousness, sleepiness, and nausea. Please consult your doctor if an allergic reaction becomes severe.

Diospas D 10 mg/40 mg Drop is pregnancy category B medicines, so its use in pregnant and nursing mothers is safe if prescribed by a doctor. Do not consume alcohol as it may cause excessive drowsiness when taken along with Diospas D 10 mg/40 mg Drop. Before using Diospas D 10 mg/40 mg Drop, tell your doctor if you ever had an allergy to Diospas D 10 mg/40 mg Drop, liver/kidney problems, irregular heartbeat, glaucoma, myasthenia gravis (muscle disease), hypertension (high blood pressure), gastroesophageal reflux, hyperthyroidism, benign prostate hyperplasia. Please do not drink alcohol with Diospas D 10 mg/40 mg Drop as it may increase unpleasant side effects like drowsiness and dizziness.

Uses of Diospas D 10 mg/40 mg Drop

Treatment of Stomach/Abdominal pain, Menstrual periodic cramps, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

Medicinal Benefits

Diospas D 10 mg/40 mg Drop is a combination drug containing Dicyclomine (antispasmodic) and  Dimethicone (anti-foaming agent), primarily taken to get relief from period pain, abdominal spasmodic pain, bloating, and general pain-related discomfort of the lower abdomen. Dicyclomine, being an antispasmodic, helps treat spasms and pain by relaxing the muscles. It also blocks certain chemical messengers in the brain, which cause pain sensation, hence relieving pain. Dimethicone is an anti-foaming agent; it helps to treat bloating and releases gas more easily. Collectively, both help to reduce abdominal pain caused due to spasms, cramps and gas formation. Diospas D 10 mg/40 mg Drop can be used both by men and women.

Directions for Use

Oral Suspension/Oral Drops/Syrup: Shake the bottle well before use. Check the label for directions and take Diospas D 10 mg/40 mg Drop in doses as prescribed by your doctor with the help of a measuring cup or dropper.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Diospas D 10 mg/40 mg Drop

  • Dryness in the mouth
  • Dizziness
  • Weakness
  • Nervousness
  • Sleepiness
  • Nausea

Drug Warnings

Tell your doctor if you are allergic to Diospas D 10 mg/40 mg Drop, dicyclomine, dimethicone, or any of its ingredients. Also, inform your doctor about all the prescription and non-prescription drugs. Diospas D 10 mg/40 mg Drop is pregnancy category B medicines, so its use in pregnant and nursing mothers is safe if prescribed by the doctor. Do not consume alcohol as it may cause excessive drowsiness when taken along with Diospas D 10 mg/40 mg Drop. Before using the Diospas D 10 mg/40 mg Drop, inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems. In case you have diarrhoea, consult your doctor before starting to Diospas D 10 mg/40 mg Drop it as it could be harmful. Alcohol intake should be avoided as it may cause excessive drowsiness.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Diospas D 10 mg/40 mg Drop is contraindicated when taken with antidepressants (amitriptyline, amoxapine, clomipramine, doxepin, desipramine), medicines used for heart problems (digoxin), anti-asthma (ipratropium), pain killers (ibuprofen, naproxen), and irritable bowel medications (propantheline, hyoscyamine).

Drug-Food Interactions: Alcohol should not be taken along with Diospas D 10 mg/40 mg Drop to avoid unpleasant side effects.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Diospas D 10 mg/40 mg Drop is contraindicated if you have liver, kidney problems, irregular heartbeat, glaucoma, myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), gastroesophageal reflux, hypertension, hyperthyroidism, benign prostate hyperplasia.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • AMITRIPTYLINE
  • AMOXAPINE
  • CLOMIPRAMINE
  • DESIPRAMINE
  • DOXEPIN
  • IBUPROFEN
  • NAPROXEN
  • PROPANTHELINE
  • HYOSCYAMINE
  • DIGOXIN

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Opt for food and drinks high in Omega 3 fatty acids to get relief from pain, swelling, and inflammation. Omega 3 fatty acid-enriched diets include flaxseeds, walnut, soybean oil, salmon, and tuna fish if you prefer non-veg.
  • Try to fill half your food plate with fruits and veggies. Bananas and yoghurt taken with Diospas D 10 mg/40 mg Drop may help protect your gut lining.
  • Avoid alcohol, as it can affect your stomach and intestine and limit the absorption of the essential nutrients required by your body.
  • Limit salt intake and prefer herbs or spices like garlic, ginger, and turmeric, a natural inflammatory.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Abdominal or Stomach spasm: It is a short-term or acute condition in which the abdominal muscles (abs), intestine and stomach contract severely. Stomach spasms can be caused due to muscle strain, dehydration, stomach gas formation, inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, gastritis (stomach inflammation), pregnancy, constipation or other gastrointestinal infection.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): It is also termed IBS colitis, mucous colitis, spastic colon, nervous colon, and spastic bowel. It is an inflammatory bowel disease that affects the large intestine. Symptoms of an IBS include abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhoea, mucus in stools, wind, constipation, tiredness, anxiety, depression, heartburn, indigestion, and headaches. IBS can be controlled by managing diet, excluding certain intolerant foods, lifestyle, and stress. It is more commonly found in people in their late teens to early 40s.

Menstrual cramps: When your uterus contracts and gets expelled during the menses periods, hormones like prostaglandins get involved in triggering pain and inflammation. This, in turn, increases uterine muscle contractions. So, higher levels of prostaglandins (pain hormone) are associated with more-severe menstrual cramps.

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Alcohol

Caution

Diospas D 10 mg/40 mg Drop can cause excessive drowsiness and increase the risk of stomach problems.

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Pregnancy

Safe if prescribed

Only consume Diospas D 10 mg/40 mg Drop, if the doctor prescribes you. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.

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Breast Feeding

Safe if prescribed

As the data around the use of Diospas D 10 mg/40 mg Drop in breastfeeding women is limited, the use of Diospas D 10 mg/40 mg Drop is restricted. It is highly recommended to consult your doctor before taking this drug in case you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Caution

Diospas D 10 mg/40 mg Drop can cause dizziness or drowsiness. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.

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Liver

Caution

Diospas D 10 mg/40 mg Drop to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by the doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

Diospas D 10 mg/40 mg Drop to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by the doctor.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Generally, Diospas D 10 mg/40 mg Drop is not recommended for children below 6 months with or without a doctor's consent. In case it has to be given, then the dose has to be adjusted and recommended by a child specialist only.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

A-81, Corporate House, S. G. Road Bodakdev, Ahmedabad-380054, Gujarat, India
Other Info - DI45877

FAQs

Diospas D 10 mg/40 mg Drop is used to reduce stomach pain due to spasms, cramps and bloating.
Diospas D 10 mg/40 mg Drop is a combination drug containing Dicyclomine and Dimethicone. Dicyclomine is an antispasmodic agent that reduces spasms and pain by relaxing the muscles and blocking certain chemical messengers in the brain responsible for causing the sensation of pain. On the other hand, Dimethicone is an anti-foaming agent that treats bloating and releases stomach gas more efficiently. Together Diospas D 10 mg/40 mg Drop helps reduce muscle contractions and pain by acting on the intestine's inner lining, allowing gas bubbles to come together, relieving cramps and spasms.
Yes, the Diospas D 10 mg/40 mg Drop is known to cause dry mouth. In case you feel so, please increase the intake of fluids or do frequent mouth rinses. If even then you have a dry mouth, please consult your doctor for better advice.
A patient is advised to take the missed dose as soon as possible and not to take a double dose to make up for the missed dose.
Diospas D 10 mg/40 mg Drop can be safely taken as long as your doctor prescribes it.
No, Diospas D 10 mg/40 mg Drop is an anti-spasmodic drug, not an anti-fertility drug. No research hints at fertility issues as a side effect of taking Diospas D 10 mg/40 mg Drop.
The doctor will physically examine you and may recommend blood tests, imaging tests or endoscopy based on the type and location of abdominal pain.
Diospas D 10 mg/40 mg Drop should be avoided if you are allergic to any of its components. Inform the doctor if you have inflammatory or obstructive digestive disorders, glaucoma, hypertension, liver, kidney problems, irregular heartbeat, hyperthyroidism, myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), gastroesophageal reflux or benign prostate hyperplasia.
Diospas D 10 mg/40 mg Drop should be taken with other medications only if the doctor has prescribed it. Consult the doctor before taking Diospas D 10 mg/40 mg Drop with other medicines particularly anticholinergics, antidepressants, anti-asthma and painkiller medications.
Diospas D 10 mg/40 mg Drop should be stored in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. Keep it out of sight and reach of children.
Diospas D 10 mg/40 mg Drop is safe for use in children if prescribed by the doctor. The doctor will determine the dose and duration based on the child’s condition. Please consult the doctor if you have any concerns.
The side effects of Diospas D 10 mg/40 mg Drop include dryness in the mouth, weakness, dizziness, sleepiness, nervousness and nausea. Consult the doctor if any of these side effects persist or worsen.
Diospas D 10 mg/40 mg Drop should be used with caution in people with liver or kidney problems if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the doctor if you have liver or kidney problems.

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